Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-05-23

fessional record.
The usual dull routine of the Illinois
legislature at Springfield has been inter-
rupted by pugilistic exhibition in dead
earnest, between two of its members.
The trouble arose over an attempt to SUBJ
stitute a new measure for the Roche
drainage bill. 1t would be we'll perhaps.
to attempt practical test OF drainage
bill of some other kind, when members
allow their wrath to overflow in such a
manner; something more than mere
apology at the bar of the Sena,e.
The Toronto Press denounces the mob
bling OF MIR. O'Brien and the cowardly as
saults upon his companions. If it had
taken firm stand before his arrival in
the CITY, the outrages which have brought
disgrace upon Canada might not have
taken place. The same journals which
now identify Mr.. O'Brien's cause with
free speech and public morals did not re-
buke in time that growing spirit of intol-
erance and lawessness which rapidly
took possession even OF the most respecta-
Die classes in the town. Toronto has been
unduly anxious to demonstrate its loyalty.
1t wanted the world to know that its "best
people" did not sympathize with attacks
by foreigners upon the Governor Gener-
al. 1t is now forced to apologize for the
exploits of mob of street ruffians and
blackguards.--N Y. Tribune.
Among the great educational institu.
tions of this country must be reckoned
the Chautauquan University; great not
only because of the tens Of thousands OF
students who are pursuing its courses of
study, but rather great in its unsurpassed
plan of practical instruction which ia
miliarizes students of every grade with
the important historical, metaphysical,
mathematical and scientific facts and
principles which constitute a more thor
oughly useful education than is obtained
at collegiate institutions. The fact that
college graduates compose large num-
Der of the Chautauquan students proves
not only the beneficial character of its
instruction. but asserts its supplementary
nature. 1t costs so little to pursue its
courses of study that the institution is pop
opportunities tor education which could be
gained by many in no other way. Another
pleasant feature is the lectures delivered
by the ablest men in the country at the
beautiful grove and lake resorts of the
University. Already preparations are be-
ing made to make this summers sessions
more of an intellectual feast than those of
any previous year, and the announcements
to be made are sure to please the many
students who will attend.
The Biddeford Journal in commenting
upon the craze for speculation says
The western farm mortgage craze ia begin
ming to cause anxiety in New Hampshire, the
savings banks of which State have been
quoted as dipping into the western loan bust
ut~S ihTRtlS MlilDHs pI utUDSlls HTb Dp-
ing withdrawn for western Investment, and
it is believed that the desire for investments
in farm mortgage loans on the part of many
persons in that State will soon become, if it
Is not already the case, a MANIA and that
millions from New Hampshire will follow the
many millions which she has already invested
in the West. The question of the ad
visibility of allowing so large investments
in western farm loans as are made by a por
ton of the State Savings banks will, it is said,
come up for renewed and serious considera-
ton before the coming legislature.
Maine through the advice of her Bank
Examiner. sustained by the action of the
legislature, has guarded the hard earnings
of the laboring man deposited in our saw
ings institutions. from the dangers which
now threaten the deposits of the New
Hampshire laborer. If private individuals
wish to withdraw their money from banks
and invest in Western farm mortgages
they do 80 under the same conditions that
govern any other speculation. But where
banks act as private citizens and enter in-
to speculation with other peoples money,
then arise some questions concerning the
expedency of such transactions, which
present the subject in an entirely differ
ent aspect
A great change has, within a few weeks.
occurred in the relations between labor
and capital in certain sections of the coun-
try. In Chicago, in Western Penn
sylvana and in several cities of Massa-
there have been lockouts. strikes,
and even that which has never before dis
turbed the people of this country. cruel
and tvrannous evictions. In Chicago, the
war has been re-opened by the coercive
measures adopted by the master builders
against union men; in Pittsburg and
vicinity, extensive strikes and riots on the
part OF the miners have stirred up bitter
strife and conflict. and caused great de.
struction to property lin Massachusetts the
uneasy employees in the great shoe manu-
featuring cities have again left the shops.
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